26 Cited authorities

Erickson v. Pardus
551 U.S. 89 (2007) Cited 61,834 times 3 Legal Analyses
Holding that a complaint must "give the defendant fair notice of what the . . . claim is and the grounds upon which it rests"
New Hampshire v. Maine
532 U.S. 742 (2001) Cited 4,548 times 17 Legal Analyses
Holding that under the doctrine of judicial estoppel, “New Hampshire is equitably barred from asserting—contrary to its position in the 1970's litigation—that the inland Piscataqua River boundary runs along the Maine shore”
Varity Corp. v. Howe
516 U.S. 489 (1996) Cited 2,384 times 32 Legal Analyses
Holding that ERISA fiduciaries may have duties to disclose information about plan prospects that they have no duty, or even power, to change
Ins. Corp. of Ir. v. Compagnie Des Bauxites De Guinee
456 U.S. 694 (1982) Cited 3,876 times 4 Legal Analyses
Holding that unlike subject matter jurisdiction, a defect in personal jurisdiction can be waived
Cigna Corp. v. Amara
563 U.S. 421 (2011) Cited 1,105 times 100 Legal Analyses
Holding that SPDs provide "communication with beneficiaries about the plan, but . . . do not themselves constitute the terms of the plan for purposes of § 502(B)"
Leroy v. Great W. United Corp.
443 U.S. 173 (1979) Cited 966 times 1 Legal Analyses
Holding that while “[t]he question of personal jurisdiction, which goes to the court's power to exercise control over the parties, is typically decided in advance of venue, ... a court may reverse the normal order of considering personal jurisdiction and venue”
In re Genentech, Inc.
566 F.3d 1338 (Fed. Cir. 2009) Cited 797 times 11 Legal Analyses
Holding that relevant evidence in patent cases often comes from the accused infringer and may weigh in favor of transfer to that location
ESAB Group, Inc. v. Centricut, Inc.
126 F.3d 617 (4th Cir. 1997) Cited 699 times
Holding that § 1965 abrogates the "minimum contacts" requirement of International Shoe
Hutton v. Nat'l Bd. of Exam'rs in Optometry, Inc.
892 F.3d 613 (4th Cir. 2018) Cited 143 times 2 Legal Analyses
Holding that plaintiffs had alleged sufficient injury because they "allege that they have already suffered actual harm in the form of identity theft and credit card fraud"
Korotynska v. Metro. Life
474 F.3d 101 (4th Cir. 2006) Cited 136 times 3 Legal Analyses
Holding that a plaintiff may not seek recovery under § 1132 when § 1132 provides adequate relief
Rule 41 - Dismissal of Actions
Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 Cited 108,520 times 195 Legal Analyses
Holding that such dismissal "operates as an adjudication on the merits"
Section 1391 - Venue generally
28 U.S.C. § 1391 Cited 27,895 times 197 Legal Analyses
Finding that venue lies where a "substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim" occurred
Section 1132 - Civil enforcement
29 U.S.C. § 1132 Cited 26,306 times 170 Legal Analyses
Holding liable "[a]ny administrator" who fails to provide documents in a timely manner
Section 185 - Suits by and against labor organizations
29 U.S.C. § 185 Cited 14,548 times 13 Legal Analyses
Granting federal district courts jurisdiction over breach of contract claims arising out of collective bargaining contracts
Section 1451 - Civil actions
29 U.S.C. § 1451 Cited 615 times 4 Legal Analyses
Stating that, "[i]n any action under this section to compel an employer to pay withdrawal liability, any failure of the employer to make any withdrawal liability payment within the time prescribed shall be treated in the same manner as a delinquent contribution"

International Union, United Mine Workers of America et al v. Consol Energy, Inc. et al

26 Cited authorities

Holding that a complaint must "give the defendant fair notice of what the . . . claim is and the grounds upon which it rests"

Holding that under the doctrine of judicial estoppel, “New Hampshire is equitably barred from asserting—contrary to its position in the 1970's litigation—that the inland Piscataqua River boundary runs along the Maine shore”

Holding that ERISA fiduciaries may have duties to disclose information about plan prospects that they have no duty, or even power, to change

Holding that unlike subject matter jurisdiction, a defect in personal jurisdiction can be waived

Holding that SPDs provide "communication with beneficiaries about the plan, but . . . do not themselves constitute the terms of the plan for purposes of § 502(B)"

Holding that while “[t]he question of personal jurisdiction, which goes to the court's power to exercise control over the parties, is typically decided in advance of venue, ... a court may reverse the normal order of considering personal jurisdiction and venue”

Holding that relevant evidence in patent cases often comes from the accused infringer and may weigh in favor of transfer to that location

Holding that § 1965 abrogates the "minimum contacts" requirement of International Shoe

Holding that plaintiffs had alleged sufficient injury because they "allege that they have already suffered actual harm in the form of identity theft and credit card fraud"

Holding that a plaintiff may not seek recovery under § 1132 when § 1132 provides adequate relief

Holding that such dismissal "operates as an adjudication on the merits"

Finding that venue lies where a "substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim" occurred

Holding liable "[a]ny administrator" who fails to provide documents in a timely manner

Granting federal district courts jurisdiction over breach of contract claims arising out of collective bargaining contracts

Stating that, "[i]n any action under this section to compel an employer to pay withdrawal liability, any failure of the employer to make any withdrawal liability payment within the time prescribed shall be treated in the same manner as a delinquent contribution"